Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25/Panasonic-FH25-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio RZ10 front Pentax Optio RZ10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-RZ10/Pentax-RZ10-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The FH25 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the RZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH25 matches up vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax RZ10
FH25 | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH25
RZ10 | FH25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax RZ10
FH25 | RZ10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 versus the RZ10.
![Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ10-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and RZ10.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.
![Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 178 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $200 |